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LN09 ZWP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,348 mi
Last recorded75,348 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 ZWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 75,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 75,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 71,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 71,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 63,531 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

N/S/R light unit damaged

O/S handbrake mounting defective

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,797 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 55,917 miles

Rear Rear Exh

Rear Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 55,917 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear Exh

Rear Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,758 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 39,647 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 31,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,585 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 22,585 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 13,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 13,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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LN09 ZWP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN09 ZWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LN09 ZWP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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